Accountabilities:
• To develop solutions, create plans and implement special effects into tours and one-off events from beginning through to the end, and provide customers with an unparalleled experience
• To effectively manage a standardized project management process to increase efficiency
• To plan, organize, monitor and control all aspects of a project to ensure that all projects are being completed within agreed time, cost and performance criteria.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop effective project plan
• Work collaboratively with customer and internal team to define all aspects of the project plan to deliver special effects:
• Overall project goals;
• Detailed step-by-step project plan (i.e. logistic management, production, workflow, equipment, etc.)
• Define key dates, milestones and estimated project completion date
• Assign project team
• Define project budgets and resources required to complete the project
• Document and distribute the project plan, update and revise it when needed, and keep all involved parties informed
• Manages projects and set measurable project goals (KPIs)
• Collect and analyze project information (incl. progress to date, results achieved) to determine where the project stands and to predict the future status and progress
• Ensure the completion of projects on time, within budget, business and technical requirements while meeting and exceeding customer expectation
• Define KPIs and establish a process to measure project performance against its targets
• Regularly communicate with all project team members to share project status (i.e. status meetings, conference calls, etc.)
• Work together with the project team to proactively identify potential health and safety risk factors and evaluate multiple options to minimize them
• Seek out ideas and solutions to eliminate any non-value added activities/steps, develop ways to improve the organization’s interior processes to better serve clients
• Incorporate proven best practices and new concepts/technologies to Pyrotek customer’s special effects requirements
• Meet with designers, engineers, and marketing professionals to learn about the product’s features and audiences, test new special effects to ensure optimal performance prior to full implementation
• Ensure continued focus on delivering quality and customized solutions to achieve exceptional client satisfaction
• Work collaboratively across the organization to achieve team and company goals

Qualifications:
• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Theatrical Arts, or an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience required
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of direct work experience in a Project capacity required
• Work experience in a management role would be considered an asset
• Good working knowledge of special effects equipment including pyrotechnics, lasers, cryogenics, flame effects and confetti effects
• Ability to explain technical concepts and theories to non-technical audiences
• Able to quickly analyze issues and determine best course of action using available resources
• High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability
• Strong negotiation and prioritization skills
• Proven team player who is both flexible and adaptable
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• A high level of attention to details
• Energetic, self-motivated, and results-oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Travel is required and will be frequent

If you are an enthusiastic candidate with required qualifications who thrives in a fast-paced and team environment, we want to hear from you. We offer an opportunity to work with great people and projects. Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to careers@pyrotekfx.com

Thank you for your interest. Please note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Pyrotek

For decades we have helped our clients deliver lasting memories to their audiences. We are the people behind the scenes, constantly working on the cutting edge to create awe and inspiration at some of entertainment’s most spectacular events. We pioneered the use of indoor pyrotechnics to take performances to the next level.